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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1904
Page
5
Fur scarfs and muffs prices from 3.50 to 25 for astrakhan seal and wool seal variants. Ladies' tailor-made suits range 13.50 to 35, long cloth coats 12.50 to 24, skirts 4.98 to 12. Dress goods 35c to 2 per yard. Black silk taffeta 27 inch 69c yard. Fancy silks for waists 59c yard. Crushed velvet for waists 98c yard.
The Church of the Advent marks its origins with a July 4 1886 cornerstone laid by Bishop William D. Walker of Dakota and completes the building by October. Funds raised by Walker and local supporters funded the church, which features native stone, stained glass, a spire, antique oak interiors, and a marble font gifted by the Gleaners of Christ Church St. Louis. The article chronicles pastors from 1886 to 1901 and lists baptisms, confirmations, marriages, burials, Sunday school enrollment, and parish fundraising efforts including Mercy Hospital benefits and gifts to Seabury Divinity School and Fargo Children’s Home.
A fragment lists contributions from Mrs. Frank Prosse Mrs. H new pissasters Mrs C W Greene and others. Items include embroidered works silk epanggs for reredos and an altar prayer book along with house lots and subscribers.
A corporation comprised of J. Q. Adams, Ray Rice of this city, and B. F. Miller of Grand Forks forms to open a bank at Monica in Cavalier County at the end of the Edmore branch of the Great Northern. Capital is $10,000. The bank aims to serve business with a home for a banking house and staff, with Mr. Rice likely to become first officer. Miller is described as a reputable yet largely unknown figure to The Inter-Ocean, while Adams is noted as a substantial local businessman and trusted official.
Starkweather church held a Sunday and Tuesday anniversary with a goal to raise half of a $1900 debt. Subscriptions reached $910 and a tea meeting netted $200 from about 200 attendees. Addresses were given by Rev. Presiding Elder Minot and Geo Evans of Evanston. FOR SALE harness shop in Lansford North Dakota with stock valued at $500.
An Astracan fur coat valued at $100,00 is offered at half price. Inquiry directed to Burtacher, the tunor, 41, for purchase details and availability.
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